Quality Inspector

QUALITY INSPECTOR

Have an eye for detail and a passion for quality? HGC Industries is looking for a Quality Inspector to ensure our products meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy hands-on manufacturing work, and want to make a difference through quality, we’d love to have you on our team!

Job Overview

This role supports the mission and Core Values of HGC Industries by performing the final quality checks before HGC products ship to the customer. The Quality Inspector (Level 2) inspects and measures parts during the final audit/inspection to verify that they meet quality standards. After parts pass inspection, assist in preparing parts for shipping following customer and HGC guidelines. In instances where parts do not meet quality standards, troubleshoot the parts and reject them back to production for re-inspection.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for conducting the final quality check on all Hoosier Gasket products before they are shipped to customers.
• Uses measuring equipment correctly and with consistent accuracy. This includes the following:
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Mylar overlays
• Demonstrate a strong ability to read and interpret engineer drawings.
• Records quality data accurately on forms/documents, as required.
• Reject parts that do not meet quality criteria and send them back for re-inspection.
• Assists in preparing parts that passed final inspection for shipment, following customer and HGC guidelines.
• Assist with other QA duties when needed.
• May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency.
• Follows safety rules and guidelines at all times.
• Foster strong relationships across departments and team members to promote collaboration, support peer development, and drive organizational growth.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Helping mentor new employees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and percentages
• Ability to learn to use quality gauges and inspection machines
• Data entry skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefully
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor their work to ensure quality
• Ability to read blueprints and identify non-conforming products.
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• A strong willingness to learn new processes and procedures will help the individual be successful at HGC
• Ability to follow HGC safety and security guidelines when operating and using company equipment and materials
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years of previous QA and inspection experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods - 5 - 10 hours per day
• Standing for long periods - 5-10 hours per day
• Walking for long periods - 1-5 hours per day
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl – Occasionally
• Push, pull, twist, reach, & engage in rapid reflex movements
• Occasionally lift and carry objects (30 lbs. maximum)
• Occasionally climb/use a ladder
  
  

Travel Requirements

None

Environmental Conditions

Fast-paced, deadline-oriented manufacturing plant and office. The person will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles. They will use heavy machinery and/or hand or power tools. Will work with or near dry ice, CO2 gas, and/or silicone. Wear protective clothing/equipment. May work in areas of extreme heat.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• 401(k) Retirement Program w/ Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• STD & LTD
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Discount Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws.

• This job description summarizes the typical job functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and functions may differ from those outlined in this job description and may change at any time.